Interesting. I'd like to see where/how this technology ends up in a few years. The main issue is indeed the cost but the case dimensions as well for something like an LED suit. I prefer something flat as to not be quite as obtrusive.

Yeah, they do. The circuits are so commonplace and small that they can slap it into anything now. We get custom/test LiPo packs all the time from our supplier in China and they're complete with a micro balance/short/overcharge protection PCB laid in the pack. You can't even tell its there from the outside.

Now if we could just get these as cheap as LiPo's are rapidly becoming. We're down to getting 5000 mAh 10c single cells for $6 that aren't much bigger than a credit card..

junglesmacks wrote:Yeah, they do. The circuits are so commonplace and small that they can slap it into anything now. We get custom/test LiPo packs all the time from our supplier in China and they're complete with a micro balance/short/overcharge protection PCB laid in the pack. You can't even tell its there from the outside. Now if we could just get these as cheap as LiPo's are rapidly becoming. We're down to getting 5000 mAh 10c single cells for $6 that aren't much bigger than a credit card..

The credit card size/shape is the standard cell for building smaller packs. Like the battery packs for the cordless tools, also with internal BMS. Most people don't realize that most pack failures are due to a single cell. Replace it, and you're usually good to go.

Video games are giving kids unrealistic expectations on how many swords they can carry..... but don't harm the red dragon that frequents the area from time to time. He and I have an agreement.